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Meaning of precative | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Mode expressing a wish, a prayer.

Equivalents

Français précatif précative
Latina precativus

Examples

“The precative expresses a wish (may...!); it is formed by preposing the particle lu to the stative or the preterite.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

precaution precautionarily Precautionary Precautioned Precautioning Precautions

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